Shadows Mystery Magazine

Editor: Malcolm E. Wright

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Feb-07

  1. Study your potential market. Try and read one issue of the magazine, at least.
  2. We publish fiction between one thousand and ten thousand words in length. Copyright remains with the authors.
  3. We publish all types of crime, mystery, suspense and terror. What we are looking for are stories that entertain rather than work that may be of literary merit.
  4. Send only one story at a time–the one you think best suited to the magazine. Wait for us to report on one before sending us another. It may be of interest if you send a short biography of yourself and your work, however, acceptance does not depend on your having a long list of credits. New writers are always welcome. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but please make sure to let us know immediately if your story is accepted by another UK magazine.
  5. Manuscripts should be typed or printed, double-spaced, on one side of the paper only, preferably A4 size. Photocopies are only acceptable if clearly legible. Never send your only copy. The top sheet should contain the title of the story, the author’s name and address and the word-length of the story. Alternatively, stories can be submitted on 3½" floppy disk or CD, without the accompanying hard copy.
  6. All submissions must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. We are unable to reply to writers who do not send return postage. Submissions from abroad should be in the form of a disposable manuscript, or on disk, with a small envelope for a reply and an International Reply Coupon (IRC).
  7. We welcome unsolicited submissions, however no responsibility can be accepted for loss or damage to manuscripts. Illustrations for stories are commissioned. Artists are invited to send examples of their work.
  8. Unfortunately, we are no longer able to pay for contributions. Contributors will receive a free copy of the issue containing their work and a free subscription to the magazine.
  9. Artists are paid £1 per published page for black and white illustrations. We also need full-colour art for the covers. £4 for front cover art.
  10. Subscriptions are £4.50 for two issues, £8 for four, payable to Sol Publications. Subscriptions overseas are £6 for two, or £10 for four. U.S. subscriptions are $12 for two, $20 for four. (No foreign cheques please–cash only.) 8/98

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PO Box 5828, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 9FA, England, UK

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